Redemption for Japan's Kato with French Open mixed doubles title
PARIS : Japan's Miyu Kato put her French Open women's doubles disqualification behind her as she captured the Roland Garros mixed doubles crown with Germany's Tim Puetz on Thursday.
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Peniston rues missed opportunity to play Murray at Surbiton
Ryan Peniston rued a missed opportunity to set up a 'special' LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy quarter-final against Andy Murray after slipping to defeat against Australian Jason Kubler. The British No.7, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, was beaten 6-3 7-6 (5) by Kubler in the last 16, dashing his hopes of competing in an all-British affair against the two-time Wimbledon champion on Friday. Ad Murray got the better of China's Bu Yunchaokete, winning 7-6 (1) 6-4 to continue his strong start to the grass court season.
Lacy admits pre-match nerves before career-best win
Surrey tennis sensation Isabelle Lacy admits she did not sleep the night before claiming the biggest win of her fledgling career. The 16-year-old stormed to a stunning 7-6 (2) 5-7 6-1 win against world No.95 Madison Brengle at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. Ad Having fought her way through qualifying earlier this week, Lacy is now set to take on American Sachia Vickery in the last 16 on Thursday.
Murray maintains stance against playing in Saudi Arabia
Andy Murray maintains he would never play tennis in Saudi Arabia. The former world No.1 last summer revealed he turned down millions to play in the controversial Kingdom several years ago. Ad And after the high-profile merger between the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF)-launched LIV Golf and the PGA and DP World Tour on Tuesday, the two-time Wimbledon champion suggested he still condemns the nation's human rights record.
‘An overall great guy!’ – Casper Ruud explains why John Arne Riise inspired him, will cheer for Erling Haaland in final
In the latest edition of Voice Notes, our series where the stars ask the stars, Casper Ruud explains to Steve McManaman which former Champions League winner inspired him the most. BT Sport will show the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan live on June 10 across the Weekend of Champions. Ad As part of the build-up to that, McManaman sent a question in to Norwegian tennis star Ruud for our Voice Notes series at the 2023 French Open.
Maia Lumsden believes tough Surbiton test will stand her in good stead
Maia Lumsden says a tough test against a higher-ranked opponent will stand her in good stead for the grass court season despite suffering defeat at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The Glasgow player, 25, returned to singles competition at the West London tournament but was unable to battle past Frenchwoman Oceane Dodin in the last 32. Ad Lumsden looked back to her best during a strong second-set showing but Dodin, who is ranked over 30 places higher in the world, edged out a 7-5 3-6 6-3 victory.
Casper Ruud Makes Second Straight French Open Semi-Final
Casper Ruud will play Alexander Zverev in the French Open semi-finals after the Norwegian fourth seed beat Denmark's Holger Rune 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday. Ruud, who lost last year's Roland Garros final to Rafael Nadal, defeated sixth-ranked Rune for the fifth time in six matches and avenged his loss in the semi-finals at Rome in May. "I kind of looked at it as though he was the favourite - he won the last time we played and he's had a better year than me so far," said Ruud. "I was feeling like the underdog even though I was seeded number four and he was seeded number six."
Zverev to face Ruud in French Open semi-final
Zverev had suffered a season-ending ankle injury in his last-four match against eventual champion Rafa Nadal on Court Philippe Chatrier in 2022 and had surgery, but complications later meant a return to pain-free action was delayed.